Questo vino
Vineyard and terroir
The grapes come from favored sites on the valley floor around the center of Cortina s.s.d.v. The vines are grafted onto low-vigor rootstocks and trained to Guyot on wire trellises. Sunshine and good air circulation around the berries support even, healthy ripening.
Grapes
Chardonnay. Alto Adige DOC.
Vinification
The grapes remain in contact with their skins for a few hours before pressing to emphasize fruit character. They are then gently pressed, and the must is clarified by natural sedimentation. Alcoholic fermentation proceeds with selected pure yeast strains at a controlled 19 °C.
Technical data
Yield: 70 hl/ha.
Tasting profile
Greenish yellow in color. The delicate, varietal bouquet recalls banana and melon. The palate is dry, fresh and lively, with pleasing fullness, juicy flavor and a persistent finish.
Serving and pairing
Serve at 10–12 °C with appetizers, pasta dishes or white meats. Cellaring potential is 2–3 years.
